Dual Registered Manager, Two 2-Bed Residential Children’s Homes Location: Swinton, Manchester (M27)
Salary: £80,000pa + £5K performance bonus + private family healthcare
Here’s one for an experienced Registered Manager who’s ready to lead not just one but two Good-rated homes, both small, settled and just five minutes apart. One’s full with two young people already placed. The other has one young person in, and space for another. Both are EBD homes with strong therapeutic teams already in place.
This role offer s a step into wider leadership, with support to move into a Service Manager position within two years. You’ll be trusted to lead the homes your way, with the backing of senior leaders who genuinely understand residential care and what it takes to run a safe, stable, therapeutic home.
The setup is clear: consistent staff, thoughtful leadership, proper investment in training and a structure that puts staff wellbeing right up there with young people’s outcomes.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading both homes and managing the full care model across sites
Supporting your teams to maintain high standards, clear boundaries and a strong relational approach
Driving quality, compliance and consistency without micromanaging
Working closely with professionals and families to ensure joined-up support
Overseeing safeguarding, inspection readiness, and service development
Shaping future growth while keeping both homes grounded and steady
What you’ll need:
Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in EBD residential childcare
Confident in leading teams, managing risk and delivering quality outcomes
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)
Calm presence, and a leadership style people trust
Full UK manual driving licence
What’s on offer:
~£80,000 salary plus £5K bonus linked to Ofsted and occupancy
~ Private healthcare for you and your family
~ Real progression to Service Manager and beyond
~ Regular pay reviews across the team
~ A values-led, staff-focused culture that knows the work and backs its people
If you’re ready to take the next step and lead with purpose across two small, well-run homes, this is worth a conversation.